Vibration therapy in young children with mild to moderate cerebral palsy: does frequency and treatment duration matter? A randomised-controlled study by Alena Adaikina, José G. B. Derraik, Paul L. Hofman, Silmara Gusso

“…The present study compared the effects of side-alternating VT protocols varying in frequency and treatment duration on the health of young children with mild-to-moderate CP. Methods Thirty-four participants aged 6.0 to 12.6 years with CP acted as their own controls and underwent two consecutive study periods: a 12-week lead-in (control) period prior to the intervention period of 20-week side-alternating VT (9 min/session, 4 days/week), with the frequency either 20 Hz or 25 Hz, determined by randomisation. …”
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The effect of rhythm training on the motor coordination abilities of 8–12-year-old freestyle swimmers by Xiaofeng Yin, Rongxin Zhu, Xin Shi, Guang Cai, Chen Jing, Qile Pan, Tao Yang

“…This study aims to evaluate the effect of rhythm training in the early coordination development and to find out its role in the transfer of specific performance in young swimmers. Eighty young swimmers aged eight to twelve were divided randomly into a control group (CON, n = 40, M/F=17/23) or an experimental group (EXP, n = 40, M/F=19/21). …”
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Functional and Traditional Resistance Training Are Equally Effective in Increasing Upper and Lower Limb Muscular Endurance and Performance Variables in Untrained Young Men by Chongwen Zuo, Shumin Bo, Tao Wang, Tao Wang, Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang

“…This study sought to compare the effects of 6 weeks of FRT and TRT on upper and lower limb muscular endurance and performance variables in untrained young men.Methods: Twenty-nine untrained healthy young males aged 18–29 years were randomly given 6 weeks of FRT [40% of 1repetition maximum (RM), 4,5 sets of 20 repetitions, 3 times/week] or TRT (70% of 1RM, 4,5 sets of 12 repetitions, 3 times/week). …”
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Effects of high-intensity interval training on body composition, aerobic and anaerobic performance and plasma lipids in overweight/obese and normal-weight young men by Nejmeddine Ouerghi, Mohamed Kacem Ben Fradj, Ikram Bezrati, Marwa Khammassi, Moncef Feki, Naziha Kaabachi, Anissa Bouassida

“…To examine the effects of short high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on body composition, physical performance and plasma lipids in overweight/obese compared to normal-weight young men. Nine overweight/ obese and nine normal-weight men (control group) aged 17 to 20 years underwent a HIIT programme three times per week for eight weeks. …”
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Comparison of the effects of land-based and grass-based plyometric training on leg power, muscle activity and muscle soreness among active young males by Meng, Ng Jun

“…Participants in both groups underwent 6 weeks (3 sessions per week) of same plyometric training programme. …”
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Effects of stretching in a pilates program on musculoskeletal fitness: a randomized clinical trial by Alex Lopes dos Reis, Laís Campos de Oliveira, Raphael Gonçalves de Oliveira

“…Sessions took place 3 times a week for 8 weeks. The following tests were performed pre- and postintervention: 10-RM knee extensors, vertical jump, handgrip, 1-min sit-ups, Sorensen and sit-and-reach. …”
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Recovery From Eccentric Squat Exercise in Resistance-Trained Young and Master Athletes With Similar Maximum Strength: Combining Cold Water Immersion and Compression by Julian Schmidt, Alexander Ferrauti, Michael Kellmann, Michael Kellmann, Florian Beaudouin, Mark Pfeiffer, Nicola Reiner Volk, Jan Martin Wambach, Jan Martin Wambach, Oliver Bruder, Oliver Bruder, Thimo Wiewelhove

“…Sixteen healthy and resistance-trained young (age, 22.1±2.1years; N=8) and master male athletes (age, 52.4±3.5years; N=8), who had a similar half squat 1-repetition maximum relative to body weight, completed two identical squat exercise training sessions, separated by a 2-week washout period. …”
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Analysis of anthropometric and physical performance variables in U-17 soccer players by Samuel Honório, Samuel Honório, Marco Batista, Marco Batista, João Serrano, João Serrano, João Petrica, João Petrica, Miguel Rebelo, Miguel Rebelo, Fernando Vieira, André Lopes, Jorge Santos

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Effects of self-paced high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on the physical performance and psychophysiological responses in recreationally ac... by Yusuf Soylu, Ersan Arslan, Mustafa Sogut, Bulent Kilit, Filipe Clemente

“…This study aimed to compare the effects of 8-week self-paced high-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. self-paced moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on the physical performance and psychophysiological responses of young adults. …”
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Effect of different recovery modes during resistance training with blood flow restriction on hormonal levels and performance in young men: a randomized controlled trial by Vahid Fekri-Kurabbaslou, Sara Shams, Sadegh Amani-Shalamzari

“…The intervention consisted of six upper and lower body movements with 30% of one maximum repetition (1RM), three sessions per week for six weeks. Both groups wore pneumatic cuffs on the proximal part of thighs and arms. …”
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The Effects of Exercise Order on the Psychophysiological Responses, Physical and Technical Performances of Young Soccer Players: Combined Small-Sided Games and High-Intensity Inter... by Ersan Arslan, Bulent Kilit, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Yusuf Soylu, Mustafa Sögüt, Georgian Badicu, Firat Akca, Mine Gokkaya, Eugenia Murawska-Ciałowicz

“…This study aimed to compare the order effects of combined small-sided games (SSGs) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the psychophysiological responses and physical and technical performances of young soccer players. Twenty-four soccer players (aged 14.63 ± 0.71 years) were randomly divided into SSGs + HIIT (<i>n</i> = 12) and HIIT + SSGs (<i>n</i> = 12) for 6 weeks. …”
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A Systematic Review: Significance of Plyometric Training on Functional Performance and Bone Mineral Density in Basketball Players of Different Age Groups by A. T. Anversha, V. Ramalingam

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Short-term maximal performance, alertness, dietary intake, sleep pattern and mood states of physically active young men before, during and after Ramadan observance. by Hsen Hsouna, Raouf Abdessalem, Omar Boukhris, Khaled Trabelsi, Lassaad Chtourou, Nabil Tahri, Florian A Engel, Roy J Shephard, Hamdi Chtourou

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Ramadan had no-adverse effects on the 5-jump performance, alertness, or mood states in physically active young men. …”
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Effects of Sport-Specific Training during the Early Stages of Long-Term Athlete Development on Physical Fitness, Body Composition, Cognitive, and Academic Performances by Urs Granacher, Ron Borde

“…Athletes' training volume amounted to 620 min/week over the 1-year period while their peers performed 155 min/week. …”
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Effects of Equal Volume Heavy-Resistance Strength Training Versus Strength Endurance Training on Physical Fitness and Sport-Specific Performance in Young Elite Female Rowers by Dirk Thiele, Olaf Prieske, Melanie Lesinski, Urs Granacher

“…Strength training is an important means for performance development in young rowers. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 9-week equal volume heavy-resistance strength training (HRST) versus strength endurance training (SET) in addition to regular rowing training on primary (e.g., maximal strength/power) and secondary outcomes (e.g., balance) in young rowers. …”
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Effects of chronic betaine supplementation on performance in professional young soccer players during a competitive season: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial by Hadi Nobari, Jason M Cholewa, Alfonso Castillo-Rodríguez, Mehdi Kargarfard, Jorge Pérez-Gómez

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of betaine supplementation on the bio-motor abilities in young professional soccer players. Methods Twenty-nine young professional soccer players (age, 15.5±0.3 years) were matched by position and randomly assigned to one of two groups for 14 weeks: betaine (BG, 2 g/day; n=14) or placebo (PG n=15). …”
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The influence of nutrition education intervention combined with FIFA11+ program on physical fitness attributes, physical activity behaviors, eating habits and nutritional knowledge... by Silvia Sánchez-Díaz, Javier Raya-González, Javier Yanci, Daniel Castillo

“…Physical fitness attributes (countermovement jump [CMJ], drop jump, linear sprint, Lane Agility Drill, 505 change-of-direction, and repeated-change-of-direction [RCOD]), physical activity levels (Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents, PAQ-A), eating and nutritional habits (Turconi questionnaire), and nutritional knowledge (modified version of the Turconi questionnaire) were assessed before and after the five months intervention period. …”
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The influence of nutrition education intervention combined with FIFA11+ program on physical fitness attributes, physical activity behaviors, eating habits and nutritional knowledge... by Silvia Sánchez-Díaz, Javier Raya-González, Javier Yanci, Daniel Castillo

“…Physical fitness attributes (countermovement jump [CMJ], drop jump, linear sprint, Lane Agility Drill, 505 change-of-direction, and repeated-change-of-direction [RCOD]), physical activity levels (Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents, PAQ-A), eating and nutritional habits (Turconi questionnaire), and nutritional knowledge (modified version of the Turconi questionnaire) were assessed before and after the five months intervention period. …”
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Effects of small-sided recreational team handball training on mechanical muscle function, body composition and bone mineralization in untrained young adults—A randomized controlled... by Bjørn Fristrup, Peter Krustrup, Jesper L. Andersen, Therese Hornstrup, Frederik T. Løwenstein, Mikkel A. Larsen, Jørn W. Helge, Susana C. A. Póvoas, Per Aagaard, Cameron J. Mitchell

“…THG trained on average 1.8 times/week for 12 wks. At 0 and 12 wks, lower limb muscle strength, rate of force development (RFD), vertical jump height and power, postural balance, body composition and muscle biopsies were assessed. …”
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Effects of small-sided recreational team handball training on mechanical muscle function, body composition and bone mineralization in untrained young adults-A randomized controlled... by Bjørn Fristrup, Peter Krustrup, Jesper L Andersen, Therese Hornstrup, Frederik T Løwenstein, Mikkel A Larsen, Jørn W Helge, Susana C A Póvoas, Per Aagaard

“…THG trained on average 1.8 times/week for 12 wks. At 0 and 12 wks, lower limb muscle strength, rate of force development (RFD), vertical jump height and power, postural balance, body composition and muscle biopsies were assessed. …”
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